Newburgh Free Academy, Main Campus Honors Members of NFA Wrestling Team

Three students from Newburgh Free Academy’s Varsity Wrestling Team were honored with certificates from William J. Larkin, Jr., Senator, 39^th Senate District. Seniors, Greg Fischer, Maxx DeCapua, and Tyler Serafini.

Mr. Rodriguez, principal hosted the ceremony at Newburgh Free Academy, Main Campus to recognize the achievements of these students.

Maxx DeCapua and Greg Fischer placed 6^th at the New York State Wrestling Tournament for their weight classes. Newburgh placed 30th as a team at the NYS Wrestling Tournament!

The Newburgh Varsity Wrestling Team achieved the New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award for the 4^th year in a row!

Newburgh Varsity Wrestling is coached by Mr. Chris Leggett.

School counselors and assistant principals joined principal, Mr. Rodriguez to celebrate the students. Assistant Principals included: Ms. Margaret Chesser, Ms. Susan Valentino, Mr. Robert Shust, Mr. Roberto Cruz, and Mr. Mike Ragusa. School Counselors included: Mr. Eric Katz, Ms. Pam Bonsu, Mr. Tom Hill, Mrs. Melanie Roman, Ms. Tara Jones, Ms. Heather Kraus, and Mr. Sam Rogers. Mr. Ron Montalto, athletic director was also there to celebrate.

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